Bridge Design Engineer Manager

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

4975 - BRIDGE OPERATIONS
205 S. 17th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $107,200 - $117,200

Anticipated salary: $

Grade: 29

Closing Date:
October 15, 2026

• This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Under the direction of the State Bridge Engineer, manages Bridge Group programs and design services for projects within the Five Year Highway Construction Program. Oversees project delivery, staff assignments, schedules, budgets and performance measures while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve ADOT goals. Leads, coaches and develops staff to promote a safe, inclusive and continuously improving work environment.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Manage and oversee the Bridge Group's In-house design projects in the Five Year Highway Construction Program and tasks assigned to the Subcommittee of Bridges and Structures, under ADOT's Standards Committee. Assist in the programming process for establishing bridge projects in the Five Year Highway Construction Program. Directing, scheduling and assigning tasks and design projects to Bridge Design Section Leaders and the Standards Engineer.

Review and monitor project deliverables and tasks to ensure projects and tasks are delivered on schedule and within budget.

Work with representatives from ADOT Group and District managers, FHWA, other government and private sector officials to discuss and resolve bridge issues. Participate in the development and implementation of Bridge Group measurements in maintaining alignment with ADOT's goals. Use measurement tools to ensure goals are achieved and countermeasures are developed and implemented in achieving Bridge Design Services Goals and Objectives.

Assist the State Bridge Engineer in the development and the implementation of Bridge Group practices, guidelines, procedures or administrative directives. Serve as acting State Bridge Engineer as so designated. Oversee bridge related research through participating on research panels, review boards, committees and attending bridge seminars and conferences.

• Civil engineering principles and skill in application for analysis of bridge structures to establish sound policies and guidelines and make correct decisions on bridge issues for new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair and preservation of the state's bridge inventory.
• Organizational theories and management methods to lead a highly professional and technical staff in order to meet project and program schedules and requirements.
• Knowledge of Federal and State statutes and agency standards, policies and procedures to provide consistency, quality and sound legal basis for desired results.

• Leadership
• Verbal and written communication
• Conflict resolution

• Articulate engineering concepts.
• Provide direction to direct and indirect reports.
• Inspire subordinates to achieve desired results.
• Coach and develop employees, including continuous…